Overview
Rutherford County Community Organizer Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee, USA at Health Equity Alliance
About The Equity Alliance
The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose ourquality of life. Our mission is to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power. We educate, empower, and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check.
As theTennessean’s2020 People of the Year, we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and stand up against attacks on our democracy. The Equity Alliance shares staff with The Equity Alliance Fund, an affiliate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Learn more about The Equity Alliance at:theequityalliance.org.
Position Summary
The Equity Alliance is seeking an organizer to work in Rutherford County.
The organizer will develop relationships and deep understanding of community dynamics in targeted black neighborhoods. The organizer will also coordinate organizing and canvassing efforts targeted to expand civic engagement and increase voter registration on an ongoing basis in these communities. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation amongdiversegroups and will be committed to getting results in afast-paced environment.
Essential Functions
The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This profile is not intended to be allinclusiveof tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the critical responsibilities associated with this position.
Build relationships and organizediversecommunities
Identify and work with trusted individuals and potential leaders
Conduct and coordinate presentations and volunteer trainings
Collect, record and help analyze data related to thecommunity engagementwork
Lead community outreach, organizing, digital advertising, and canvassing efforts
Recruit and manage volunteers for Get Out The Vote and voter registration activities
Contract Length:
This is a part time contract position, beginning April 2025 and ending around December 30, 2025.
MUST be available for onboarding in Nashville in mid-late April.
Expected to work 25 hours/week.
Compensation
Contractor will be paid $2,500 each month, paid at the end of the month.
Salary is not negotiable.
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills and background:
Office 365 and Google Drive mastery
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Excellentcommunication skills
Experience:
Experience working effectively and collaboratively withdiversepopulations
Competencies:
Interpersonal &Communication Skills- must demonstrate interpersonal andcommunication skillsthat result in effective information exchange with clients and direct reports
Attention to Detail- must demonstrate the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure and verify its correctness and/or error
Time Management- accurately evaluate and prioritize decisions and actions to be completed effectively and timely
Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:
Manual dexterit…
Title: Rutherford County Community Organizer
Company: Health Equity Alliance
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
